How to Manage Your Time With Technology

Forgetfulness is not always a sign of old age. Sometimes it's a sign that your brain is over loaded or you are under too much stress. Utilizing technology can make remembering easier and help you better manage your time to get everything done that you need to. Read on to learn more.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Computer
• Personal Digital Assistant (PDA)
• Cell phone
• TiVO
• Crockpot

How to Manage Your Time With Technology

1. Invest in a computer, personal digital assistant (PDA) or cell phone. These pieces of technology can be useful when it comes to creating lists and reminders for appointments.

2. Utilize the software on your computer and PDA. Quicken can help you organize and calculate your money as well as prepare you for filing taxes. Microsoft Office software programs like Word, Excel and PowerPoint can be setup on certain PDAs.

3. Make business and personal telephone calls while you are running errands or cleaning your office or home.

4. Transfer documents from your computer onto your PDA so you can work on them even when you are away from your computer.

5. Make use of your email account’s calendar and calendar alert system. Schedule all of your appointments even lunch and dinner meetings with friends. This will prevent you from double booking or forgetting.

6. Make time for a sit down dinner with the family by letting a crockpot cook it for you. While you are at work, you can have dinner cooking, and it can be ready by the time you get home.

7. Record your favorite programs with TiVO or another recording device. This way you can watch your shows when you have time instead of having to put things off to watch your show at a specific time.

Tips & Warnings

• The key is having the technology juggle your appointments for you.
• Make sure the PDA you choose is compatible with your computer so you can sync your documents.

Resources

• Palm Pilots